Black Panther first appeared in Fantastic Four #52, published by Marvel in 1966. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
T'Challa's debut is widely recognised as the first Black superhero in mainstream American comics, ruler of the technologically advanced nation of Wakanda.
Key facts
Fantastic Four #52
- Character: Black Panther
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1966
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1966
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
- Silver Surfer Fantastic Four #48, 1966
- Poison Ivy Batman #181, 1966
More Marvel firsts from the Silver Age
- Kang the Conqueror Avengers #8, 1964
- Ultron Avengers #55, 1968
- Sandman Amazing Spider-Man #4, 1963
- Lizard Amazing Spider-Man #6, 1963
- Electro Amazing Spider-Man #9, 1964
- Mysterio Amazing Spider-Man #13, 1964
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Norman Osborn Amazing Spider-Man #23, 1965
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